ORIGINAL EARLY 1920’S INTERWAR PERIOD UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS, 3 INCH FULL SIZE, PIN-BACK. WEIGHT: 26 GRAMS UNMARKED STERLING SILVER. During World War II, with the rise of the Army Air Forces, a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day. The Pilot Badge was issued in three degrees, including Pilot, Senior Pilot, and Command Pilot. A polished silver colored version of these badges is currently used as the United States Air Force Pilot Badges. From August 1941 to November 1942, the Enlisted Aviator program was restarted. Candidates had to be at least 18, possess a high school diploma, and have graduated at the top of their high school class. Graduates were rated as Flight Staff Sergeants or Flight Technical Sergeants and wore the same pilot’s wings as officers. They were usually assigned to pilots of transport and auxiliary aircraft to free officer pilots to pilot the more prestigious fighters and bombers. Auxiliary pilots received their own special wings to indicate their status and specialty. In November 1942 all enlisted pilots were promoted to Flight Officer rank and enlisted cadets were graded as Flight Officers or Second Lieutenants depending on merit. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
This is an original commemorative badge issued for the. 1934 Imperial Japanese Navy Great Naval Exercise. Bearing the name of the light cruiser. The reverse is engraved with. The front features an impressive design combining a warship cutting through heavy seas, a large naval anchor, and a cherry blossom suspension. Although compact, it captures the distinctive imagery and spirit of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Among the very first purpose-built light cruisers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Commissioned in 1919, she served for more than two decades, participating in operations from the pre-war years through the Pacific War, including Wake Island, Rabaul, New Guinea, and numerous escort missions before being sunk by the U. Represents a significant period in Japanese naval history. Following the Manchurian Incident and Japan’s withdrawal from the League of Nations, national tensions were rising, and large-scale naval exercises became increasingly important demonstrations of military readiness. Reflects the atmosphere of growing international uncertainty during that era. Imperial Japanese Navy artifacts are considerably scarcer than Imperial Japanese Army items. What makes this badge especially desirable is that it is. Named for the cruiser Tatsuta. For collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia, named warships, or pre-war naval history, this is a highly collectible piece that tells the story of one particular cruiser and the sailors who served aboard her. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Original Italian Fascist AO Corte Forestale Combattente Enamel Sleeve Shield. Very nice original Italian fascist period item. There are two versions of this scudetto (shield) of which this is the second version. On both versions was the words Corte Forestale Combattente A. For the first type, the date campaign took place (A-XIII-XIV) and battles the unit was involved in are engraved on the beam of the fascio. On the second version there is NO campaign date, only the battles. The reason for these versions is that during the campaign there were two deployments of the “Agostini Column”, as the unit was known. The first was made up of approximately 500 foresters who arrived from Italy in 1935; the second was an additional 100 foresters sent to reinforcement of the Cohort in 1936. Since the 100 reinforcements did not participate in the first phase of the campaign they were awarded a separate shield with only the two battles they were engaged in (Dawa River and Ogaden). So, only 100 of these shields were produced for the second deployment. The badge is of bronze with a gilt surface and green enamel of the Forestry Militia (it was only issued as an enamel shield). 58mm tall with holes and a loop for attachment by sewing on. There are a few spots of damage to the enamel, most noticeably to the left of the fascio and directly below. The enamel damage does not detract from the overall appearance of the shield. The reverse is maker marked LORIOLI & FRATELLI MILANO ROMA in raised fine lettering. I have only seen one other and only in a picture. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Original Imperial Japanese Army Medical School 50th Anniversary commemorative medal with its original presentation box. This large bronze medal was produced to commemorate the. 50th anniversary of the Imperial Japanese Army Medical School. One of Japan’s most important military medical institutions. The anniversary ceremony was held in. While the monument depicted on the medal was completed on. The obverse features a beautifully sculpted relief of the. Army Medical School Memorial Tower. Erected to celebrate the institution’s fiftieth anniversary. Near the base appears the signature. “Jitsuzo” (by sculptor Jitsuzo Hinago). One of Japan’s best-known medal and monument sculptors of the pre-war era. The reverse is engraved with. “Imperial Japanese Army Medical School 50th Anniversary”. “Memorial Tower Completed – June 26, 1937″. It also bears the inscription. “Iho Senshu” (Legacy for a Thousand Autumns). Together with a handwritten dedication. The Imperial Japanese Army Medical School served as the highest educational institution for military physicians, surgeons, medical officers, and medical researchers. Its graduates supported the Japanese Army through the First Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, and the years leading up to World War II. The campus was largely destroyed during the. Tokyo air raids of 1945. And the school was abolished after Japan’s surrender. Today, the former site is occupied by institutions such as Japan’s. National Institute of Infectious Diseases. Reflecting the location’s continued connection to medical research and public health. The site has also attracted historical interest because human remains discovered there after the war continue to be the subject of academic research, making the former Army Medical School an important location in both Japanese military and medical history. Original presentation box, and connection to one of Imperial Japan’s most significant military educational institutions, this is an outstanding historical artifact for collectors of Imperial Japanese militaria, military medicine, and medical history. Imperial Japanese Army Medical School 50th Anniversary Medal. Original presentation box included. Shows age-related wear, patina, and storage wear to both the medal and presentation box. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
KREMENTZ US Naval Academy USNA Trident Cuff Links U. Gorgeous set of cufflinks in excellent condition as seen in the photos. Glynn Camera & Collectibles. About Us Glynn Camera has been in business since 1978. The digital camera pretty much made Glynn Camera obsolete so I closed my brick-and-mortar store in 2005. Vintage and used camera accessories are my main focus but my wife and I have always been fascinated with affordable antiques and collectibles so gradually I have added more and more items of that sort that we personally find interesting. Hopefully you will too! I also sell other peoples great items on consignment. Whether it’s my stuff or someone elses’s consignment stuff I will always try and accurately describe the item to the best of my ability. I take pride in providing interesting products at reasonable prices and I also strive to provide the best customer service possible. If you don’t hear from me then I probably overlooked your message or it disappeared somewhere in cyberspace! And you might want to try re-sending. I REALLY DO answer messages as soon as I can! All sales are final unless the item has not been accurately represented. If you feel this is the case, or if there is some other problem, feel free to contact me and we will work out a resolution that pleases both of us. But please remember – if you don’t let me know about a problem – I CAN’T FIX IT! Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.
1934-36, Pre-WW2 Era USS Ranger CV-4 Shakedown Cruise Photo Log Album. The 14″ x 9″ photo album is clean with a soft, supple leathery maybe cowhide? Cover with a double-snap closure. I assume he was the photographer since the album was his. His provenance includes his Sellback Certificate, Crossing the Line Summons, and Shellback Cards. That’s the overall “package, ” so to speak. What’s within is pretty remarkable–and historically significant on several levels. First, it has appeal to pre-War USN enthusiasts for obvious reasons. There are photos pertaining to the filming aboard the Ranger. Third, it has a local significance to San Diego, in which several other locations were used from the filming. In particular, there are a number of photos of Balboa Park during the California Pacific International Exposition. That’s an overview; what follows is a rough index of the album’s contents. 1: News article covering the Wings over Honolulu filming. 2-4: Eleven 5″ x 4″ photos showing aspects of the filming on the flight deck of Ranger. 5-9: Twenty 4.5″ x 2.75″ photos of Balboa Park. 10-17: Twenty-nine period Postcards of the Golden Gate Bridge, which opened in 1937. 18: One postcard of the GGB and two original 2.75″ x 4.5″ photos pertaining to the bridge’s construction. 19-26: Fifteen 7″ x 5″ aerial photos of the Pacific Northwest including Ranger and Floatplane. 27-29: Twelve 5″ x 4″ ground-level photos of the Pacific Northwest. 30-33: Eight period Peruvian postcards & commemorative Ranger envelopes. 34-45: Forty-six period postcards from California and the Pacific Northwest. 46-47: Thirteen 4.5″ x 2.75″ personal photos. 48-52: Eighteen 5″ x 4″ Crossing the Line photos. 53: Thirteen-page Crossing the Line Memorandum-style Program. 54-69: Fifty-five more 5″ x 4″ Crossing the Line photos and two Shellback cards. 71: Crossing the Line Summons. 73: 1936 Crossing the Line Booklet (20 pages). 74-75: One 8″ x 10″ and one 9.75 x 6 USS Ranger photos. 76: One 7″ x 5″ USS Ranger photo. Unfortunately, the listing is limited to 24 photos, so there’s so much more you’ll see when you receive it. It’s pretty hard to part with this gem, but as I’ve grown older, I’m realizing I can’t take it all with me, so it’s time for another collector to enjoy it–hopefully as much as I have. Truly a genuine historical and, in some ways, a cultural artifact! Please examine the listing pictures for content/condition specifics, and feel free to send along any questions you may have. From a smoking-free home.
The medal commemorates military actions in Morocco, specifically in the region known as Haut-Guur. This original piece would be a valuable addition to any collection of militaria memorabilia, showcasing a piece of French military history in a unique and historical context.
MS012 Genuine WW2 Swiss Military Combat Field Boots brown leather US 11 Rare! Double thick leather soles. Stacked leather heel with metal plate between leather layers. 12″ long, 8″ tall, 4.5 wide (at widest point). Pair weight: 4.25 lb. All products sourced directly from Major Surplus, Gardena CA 90248.
Rare old vintage, G. DURONI CORINO, war period, portable brass pocket telescope. The telescope has a unique six fold mechanism, it has clear and powerful lens, leather tapering on top of sun shade is missing, date is not written on telescope but this particular piece shoud be of WWI, overall condition of telescope is good for its old age. During war period these type of portable pocket telescopes were given to soldiers. It is indeed a rare collectible piece hard to find, would be a superb addition to any old WWI militaria item collection and a must for old and unique portable, pocket telescope collector’s… Diameter : 1.1 inch Height : 4.1 inch (when fold) Height : 16 inch (when unfold).
